1. Let k be a nonzero constant. Show that the equation of the tangent plane to the surface xyz = k at a point (xo, Yo, zo) on the surface satisfies (yozo) x + (xozo)y + (xoyo)z = 3k.

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1. Let k be a nonzero constant. Show that the equation of the tangent plane to the surface
xyz = k
at a point (xo, Yo, zo) on the surface satisfies
(yozo) x + (xozo)y + (xoyo)z
=
3k.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let k be a nonzero constant. Show that the equation of the tangent plane to the surface xyz = k at a point (xo, Yo, zo) on the surface satisfies (yozo) x + (xozo)y + (xoyo)z = 3k.
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